Extraordinary Angel Roofs Of England

Medieval angel roofs timber structures with spectacular and ornate carvings of angels with a peculiar preponderance in east anglia were simply too difficult for reformation iconoclasts to reach.

Extraordinary angel roofs of england.

There is no definitive register. We chose 12 of the most striking and surreal. England s second largest city in the 15th century norwich has no fewer than five angel roofs. To the 21st century visitor they are a source of wonder and among our finest treasures.

Feb 21 2018 explore alicia todaro s board angel roof on pinterest. St peter mancroft which dates to between 1430 and 1455 is one of them. Its walls were several metres thick and supported a roof of great stone slabs. Almost 600 years ago a church roof full of angels hovering benevolently over the congregation must have been a comforting reminder of the heaven they hoped awaited them.

Establishing the total number of surviving angel roofs in england and wales is not straightforward. Norwich was once the largest city in england after london its affluence reflected in the angel roof at st peter mancroft right in the heart of the city close to city hall. It has been estimated that over 90 of england s figurative medieval art was obliterated in the image destruction of the reformation. Looking at the history of this site we find those c7 warrior kings of ancient england popping their heads up again.

10 extraordinary sacred sites around britain. The roof angels in this church are beautifully set off by timber fan vaulting in a breathtaking display of carpentry thought to date from around 1430 when the church was built. Stunning angel roofs in norfolk churches. See more ideas about angel roof medieval.

The best attempt at a comprehensive list which i have seen is that of dr dana bentley cranch in roof angels of the east anglian churches see bibliography but even this has several omissions and includes some churches which do not actually have angel roofs. The royal geographic society s exhibition britain from the air displays aerial photographs of the uk s extraordinary landscapes.